Proposition 30: Schools & Local Public Safety Protection Act
Revenue measure to help save vital education, public safety programsAfter years of cutting, initiative aims to put state on solid fiscal footing
For the past four years, the state has been forced to cut more and more vital programs that help California's working families because there was no new stream of revenue during a bad economy.
Proposition 30, the Schools & Local Public Safety Protection Act on the November ballot, aims to help put the state on a more solid fiscal footing by funding education and public safety programs through new revenues.
"Proposition 30 raises funds for programs that are absolutely critical. It also makes the budgeting process more predictable."
"For years we have argued that California cannot cut its way out of the budget crisis forever without doing long-term damage to residents," said Local 1000 President Yvonne R. Walker. "Proposition 30 is a big step in the right direction because it raises funds for programs that are absolutely critical--schools and public safety. It also makes the budgeting process more predictable."
Proposition 30 temporarily raises income taxes on the state's highest earners--those making $500,000 or more per year--and would temporarily raise the sales tax one quarter of one percent. The sales tax rate would still be lower than sales taxes were last year.
If Proposition 30 fails to pass in November, the state will be forced to cut an additional $6 billion from schools and public safety programs, which would create more pressure to reduce other vital state services that Californians depend on.
For more information on Proposition 30, the Schools & Local Public Safety Protection Act, visit YesOnProp30.com
Why I'm stepping up
"I am phone banking tonight because the outcome of this election will determine the state's level of fiscal strength as well as the level of our union's collective political power," said Bargaining Unit 14 member Kevin Greenlese while phone banking.
During this crucial election season, we need more than votes--we need volunteers like Kevin Greenlese, who are talking to colleagues, friends and family about the importance of Proposition 30 and how its passage protects vital state services.
Local 1000 members up and down the state are stepping up to phone bank and walk precincts now through Election Day.
Here's how you can volunteer:
Speak with your union representative.
Sign up on the calendar >>
Call the Member Resource Center at 866.471.SEIU (7348).
--Yvonne R. Walker, President
"For years we have argued that California cannot cut its way out of the budget crisis forever without doing long-term damage to residents," said Local 1000 President Yvonne R. Walker. "Proposition 30 is a big step in the right direction because it raises funds for programs that are absolutely critical--schools and public safety. It also makes the budgeting process more predictable."
Proposition 30 temporarily raises income taxes on the state's highest earners--those making $500,000 or more per year--and would temporarily raise the sales tax one quarter of one percent. The sales tax rate would still be lower than sales taxes were last year.
If Proposition 30 fails to pass in November, the state will be forced to cut an additional $6 billion from schools and public safety programs, which would create more pressure to reduce other vital state services that Californians depend on.
For more information on Proposition 30, the Schools & Local Public Safety Protection Act, visit YesOnProp30.com
Why I'm stepping up
"I am phone banking tonight because the outcome of this election will determine the state's level of fiscal strength as well as the level of our union's collective political power," said Bargaining Unit 14 member Kevin Greenlese while phone banking.During this crucial election season, we need more than votes--we need volunteers like Kevin Greenlese, who are talking to colleagues, friends and family about the importance of Proposition 30 and how its passage protects vital state services.
Local 1000 members up and down the state are stepping up to phone bank and walk precincts now through Election Day.
Here's how you can volunteer:
Speak with your union representative.
Sign up on the calendar >>
Call the Member Resource Center at 866.471.SEIU (7348).